What does fife mean?
A small, double-reed woodwind instrument, typically with a conical bore and a flared bell, used in Scottish and other folk music. A fife is also a unit of measurement, equal to 1/4 of a yard or 18 inches.
Example
"The bagpiper was accompanied by a fife player, adding a lively rhythm to the traditional Scottish dance."
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